Public Safety

Mission

The men and women of the Public Safety Division are dedicated to service excellence
through partnerships that reduce crime, create a safe and secure community environment
in which the Georgia Regents University may achieve its mission of education, research,
and patient care. The Division is committed to delivering quality service to our community
in an effective, responsive and professional manner.

PSD Administration provides leadership, logistical and operational support to facilitate
divisional services to meet the needs of the GRU Community.

Organization

The Public Safety Division reports to the Office of the Executive Vice President for
Finance and Administration. Public Safety is composed of an Administration Section,
the GRU Police Department, the ID Badging / Key Control Office, and the Vehicle Services
Bureau.

The Public Safety Division was established in 1973 to provide professional law enforcement
and occupational safety programs for the Georgia Regents University. Today, the division
is a multi-functional organization providing the following services:

GRU Police Bureauis a State of Georgia Certified Law Enforcement Agency, responsible for law enforcement
and physical security services for the Georgia Regents University.

Vehicle Services Bureauis responsible for the management of the Georgia Regents University's fleet of vehicles.
The Bureau operates the GRU Automotive Service Center to service and maintain the
GRUs Fleet.